The Driver

Gastropubs

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2-4 Wharfdale Road

Mid-range

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Wed Aug 3 2011

Set in the tangle of unpromising streets behind King’s Cross, the Driver is a stylish gastropub, with a ‘vertical garden’ and a decked roof terrace, complemented by three more floors of dining and drinking space, above a street-level bar and restaurant of equally interesting design.

There you can sip a San Miguel, Blue Moon or St Austell Tribute beneath a reindeer head in the loungey area by the fireplace or at the bar, itself hewn out of a jagged tree trunk.

The tables are for diners (seared kangaroo rump, grilled skate wing), while drinkers can partake of cocktails such as the house mojito with a dash of Frangelico. Wines start at £4.40/£15 and run up to a Château Haut-Bages Averoux at £70.

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Address:
The Driver 2-4 Wharfdale Road
London
N1 9RY

Phone:
020 7278 8827
Website:
www.driverlondon.co.uk
Opening hours:
Open noon-midnight Mon-Fri; 5pm-midnight Sat; noon-6pm Sun. Food served noon-3pm, 6-10pm Mon-Fri; 6-10pm Sat; noon-6pm Sun
Transport:
Tube: King's Cross tube/rail
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1. The Driver
  - 2-4 Wharfdale Road
    London
    N1 9RY
  - 020 7278 8827
  - www.driverlondon.co.uk
  - 51.533604,-0.119407

Facilities:
Internet access. Wireless (free). Eating and drinking facilities. Licensed. Restaurant and bar facilities. Reservations required. Function rooms. Accessible facilities. Entertainment facilities. Entertainment. Outdoor facilities. Tables outdoors
Occasions:
Drinks. Cocktails. Going in a group. Mood
Type of event:
Parties

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(4 ratings)

I've eaten here half a dozen times, and found it surprisingly reliable in the quality of the food and warmth of service. Last time I went, I fancied something I couldn't eat because of allergies, and the chef created something else for me. Wine list needs review - no Pinot. Otherwise solid favourite

CultureFactor Sun Mar 11 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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My visit to The Driver was a highly disappointing experience and I would not want to wish it on anyone. Booking an area in the downstairs bar made little difference as we had to wait for it to be cleared and then fight our way through a crowded floor of patrons only to then be surrounded on all sides by elbows, bums and bags. Ordering a drink was near on impossible with inexperienced bar staff with a poor attitude and bad customer service. The Bar food was slow to arrived and lobbed onto our table along with some napkins thrown in with a carefree attitude. This place has a long way to go before its anywhere near being a place I would frequent again.

mastery2010 Mon Jan 23 2012
Rated as: 1/5
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We ate at the driver on Saturday night on a Groupon Deal. The staff were very friendly and attentive and the food was excellent. I would recommend this venue for its food and its ambience.

luckycoco Sat Sep 3 2011
Rated as: 5/5
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